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The Current Affairs 13 January 2023 covers the latest news like New Dust Control Technology, India’s G20 Presidency, G-enabled drone, 20 most punctual airports, two cough syrups banned by WHO, World’s Top 10 powerful passports, Diaspora Tamil Day.
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1. Which Institute invented the New Dust Control Technology?
A. ISRO
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Delhi
D. CMPDIL
Ans: D
Explanation – Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), Ranchi (a consultancy subsidiary of Coal India Limited) has invented a “System and Method for Controlling Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” system to minimize and control the fugitive dust in mining areas.
2. First health working group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency will be held in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Delhi
D. Gujarat
Ans: A
Explanation – The first health working group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency will be held from the 18th to the 20th of January at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
3. Indian High Commission signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Hindi Chair at which the University of Sri Lanka?
A. University of Ceylon
B. Vidyodaya University
C. Sabaragamuwa University
D. None of the above
Ans: C
Explanation – The Indian High Commission signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Hindi Chair at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka after the Vishwa Hindi Diwas.
4. India’s first G-enabled drone developed by which Company?
A. Skylark Drones.
B. IdeaForge
C. Airpix
D. Noida’s IG Drones
Ans: D
Explanation – Startup firm IG Drones, which was born out of the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) campus in Odisha’s Sambalpur has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL).
5. Which airport ranked 13th place in the List of 20 most punctual airports in the world?
A. Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore Airport
B. Goa International Airport
C. Cochin International Airport
D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Ans: A
Explanation – List of the 20 most punctual airports in the world, Japan’s Osaka International Airport holds 1st place. Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore Airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India, is ranked 13th place in the list.
6. What are the two cough syrups banned by WHO?
A. AMBRONOL syrup
B. DOK-1 Max syrup
C. Both
D. None of the Above
Ans: C
Explanation – The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended banning “The two products are AMBRONOL syrup and DOK-1 Max syrup. The stated manufacturer of both products is Marion Biotech (Uttar Pradesh, India).
7. Which country is listed in the first place in World’s Top 10 powerful passports from the Henley Passport Index?
A. Japan
B. Italy
C. Austria
D. Denmark
Ans: A
Explanation – Henley Passport Index: The world’s most powerful passport for 2023, Japan Tops List, India ranks in 85th position – Check top 20 Rank here.
8. Diaspora Tamil Day was celebrated on which day?
A. 12th January 2023
B. 11th January 2023
C. 10th January 2023
D. 13th January 2023
Ans: A
Explanation – To unify the Tamil associations abroad and to celebrate the achievements of the Tamils in the Diaspora every year on January 12th, the Diaspora Tamil Day is celebrated.
9. Consider the following statements about the approval of the Central Government?
1. The central government has approved a new scheme to further promote digital transactions.
2. Through this scheme, the Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 2600 crore for providing incentives for BHIM UPI and Rupay Debit cards.
A. Only 2 is correct
B. Only 1 is correct
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None of the above
Ans: C
Explanation – As the number of digital transactions continues to rise in India, the central government has approved a new scheme to further promote digital transactions. Through this scheme, the Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 2600 crore for providing incentives for BHIM UPI and Rupay Debit cards.
10. Which country is set to launch a rescue mission for stranded astronauts on ISS?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Russia
D. USA
Ans: C
Explanation – Moscow will launch a rescue vessel to the International Space Station to bring home three crew members who are in effect stuck in orbit after their original capsule was hit by a meteoroid in February.
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